Bass Ponds EAW

Bass Ponds EAW

US Army Corps of Engineers Bass Ponds, Marsh and Wetland Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project

Proposed project overview:  The US Army Corps of Engineers is proposing to improve habitat within the Wilkie Unit of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.  The Refuge is located in northern Shakopee and Savage city limits.  The area experiences a lack of seasonal variability in water levels which has resulted in reduced wetland habitat quality, aquatic plant diversity, and quality habitat for migratory waterbirds.  Water level management features (stoplog structures, earthen plugs) are proposed to improve habitat.

Proposed project status:  The US Army Corps of Engineers have completed the EAW document and Scott County has published the EAW for public review on April 29, 2019.  The public review period will end on May 29, 2019 at 4:30 PM.

Send comments:  Please submit your comments in regards to the Bass Ponds EAW to Jesse Krzenski at jkrzenski@co.scott.mn.us by May 29, 2019 at 4:30 PM.

Notification: To be notified of updates to this project, email David Guenther at dguenther@co.scott.mn.us to be added to the notification list.

Review Materials

  1. Bass Ponds EAW
  2. Attachment 1 - Project Location
  3. Attachment 2 - Site Plan
  4. Attachment 3- Bass Ponds Main Report (Federal Environmental Assessment)
  5. Attachment 3 continued- Appendices to Federal Environmental Assessment
  6. Attachment 4- Rice Lake Boring Locations Map
  7. Attachment 5- Web Soil Survey
  8. Attachment 6- Wells